Ropes, Reins, and Rawhide: All about Rodeo by Groves, Melody - 2006

University of New Mexico Press, 2006. Hardcover. Good. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Albuquerque, NM: University of New Mexico Press, 2006. Hardcover, [ix], 171 pages. As New condition in a Near Fine dust jacket. Size 10.25"x7.25". The author "examines the sport of rodeo, from a brief history of the ranch-based competition to the rodeos of today and what each event demands.Interviews with rodeo legends in every event round out the "feel" for this breathtaking sport." Includes b&w photo illustrations. Dust jacket has light shelfwear, book is clean and unmarked.. As New/Dust Jacket Included.

University of New Mexico Press, 2006. First edition. . Hard cover. Fine in fine dust jacket. Signed by author. like new, inscribed by the author. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 171 p. Contains: Unspecified. Audience: General/trade.

University of New Mexico Press, 2006. Hardcover. Like New/Fine . 7x0x10. Melody Groves, a native New Mexican and former bull rider, examines the sport of rodeo, from a brief history of the ranch-based competition to the rodeos of today and what each event demands. One of the first topics she addresses is the treatment of the animals. As she points out, without the bulls or horses, there wouldn't be a rodeo. For that reason, the stock contractors, chute workers, cowboys, and all the arena workers respect the animals and take precautions against their injuries. Groves writes for the rodeo novice, explaining the workings and workers (stock handlers, veterinarians, clowns, pick up men, event judges, etc.) seen in the arena and behind the scenes. She then describes the rodeo events: bull riding, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tie-down roping, and barrel racing. Interviews with rodeo legends in every event round out the feel for this breathtaking sport. Over ninety… Read More

Albuquerque, NM: University of New Mexico Press, 2006 ISBN 0-8263-3822-4 Quarto (10.25 in. by 7.25 in.); 171pp.; fine hardcover; very good dust jacket; curled dust jacket edges; crisp; clean; bright..

University of New Mexico Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2006. Hardcover. 0826338224 . 0.8 x 10.3 x 7.1 Inches; 183 pages; "Heart pounding, blood pumping, the cowboy nods, chute gate opens, and his world begins. Eight seconds of adrenaline rush. Eight seconds of gripping, pulling, and holding on. The animal under him bucks and twists attempting to dislodge the cowboy's seat but the rider sticks like glue. The buzzer sounds, the cowboy dismounts, tips his hat to a cheering crowd, and nods at his proud fellow riders. Just another day at the office."--from Ropes, Reins, and Rawhide<p>Melody Groves, a native New Mexican and former bull rider, examines the sport of rodeo, from a brief history of the ranch-based competition to the rodeos of today and what each event demands. One of the first topics she addresses is the treatment of the animals. As she points out, without the bulls or horses, there wouldn't be a rodeo. For that reason, the stock contractors,… Read More

Albuquerque, NM: University of New Mexico Press, 2006. 1st . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 171pp.incl.index; HB brwn.w/gilt; fine condition w/clean,tight pgs. DJ brwn.w/blue-sepia photo. fine. "Melody Groves, a native New Mexican and former bull rider, examines the sport of rodeo... " b/w photos. signed

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Hardback. New. Examines the sport of rodeo, from a brief history of the ranch-based competition to the rodeos of today and what each event demands. This work addresses the treatment of the animals, pointing out that without the bulls or horses there wouldn't be a rodeo. It explains the workings and workers seen in the arena and behind the scenes.

Univ of New Mexico Pr, 2006. Hardcover. New. 183 pages. 10.00x7.25x0.75 inches.